Generic moving checklists skip the Mississauga-specific details that actually trip people up: which utility company handles your electricity, who bills you for water, where the ServiceOntario offices are, how school transfers work across Peel. This checklist fills that gap. It's built around what's actually different about moving in Mississauga compared to a generic Ontario move.
The timeline below assumes a standard move date. Adjust the weeks relative to your own possession or lease start date.
8 weeks before move day
- Decide what's coming with you before you book containers. Decluttering first saves time and money; you're not packing things you'll just toss after the move.
- Book your moving truck or movers. Summer weekends and end-of-month dates fill fast in Mississauga; if your move is between May and September, book as early as possible.
- Book your tote rental. ToteMove delivers 7 days before move day, so count back from your move date to pick your delivery window. Book at totemove.ca.
- If you're a renter, serve written notice to your landlord. Ontario tenants are required to give 60 days written notice to vacate; confirm the exact date you're expected to be out.
- If you're buying, confirm your possession date in writing with your real estate lawyer.
- If you have children, look up the school catchment for your new Mississauga address now; boundaries don't always follow neighbourhood lines and placement can depend on the exact street.
6 weeks before move day
- School transfers (public): Most of Mississauga is served by the Peel District School Board (PDSB) at pdsb.org. Contact the board to begin the transfer process at your child's current school and register at the new catchment school. Don't assume your child can continue at the same school from a new address.
- School transfers (Catholic): Contact the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board at dpcdsb.org for transfers within the Catholic system. The board serves all of Mississauga.
- Notify your employer of the address change: payroll, T4 correspondence, and benefits documents all get mailed to your address on file.
- Set up mail redirection at Canada Post (canadapost.ca). The standard 3-month redirection currently runs about $85. Do this now so it's active from day one at your new address.
- Collect documents you'll need access to during and after the move: purchase/lease agreement, insurance policies, health cards, SIN card, passports.
4 weeks before move day
- CRA address update: Log in at canada.ca/my-cra-account to update your address. Do this sooner if you're expecting any government correspondence, benefit payments, or tax refunds at your old address.
- Driver's licence: Ontario requires you to update your address within 6 days of moving. Book a ServiceOntario appointment now so you're not scrambling after the move. Find the nearest Mississauga location at serviceontario.ca or book online to avoid wait times.
- Health card (OHIP): Update at ServiceOntario at the same appointment as your licence.
- Vehicle permit: If you own a vehicle, update the address on your permit at the same visit.
- Notify your bank, investment accounts, RRSP, pension, and any automatic payment accounts.
- Update your address with subscriptions: phone plan, streaming services, Amazon, online retailers.
- If your new building has an elevator that needs to be reserved for moving, book it now at both your old and new buildings. Mississauga has a high density of condos and apartment towers where elevator bookings fill up fast around month-end.
2 weeks before move day: Mississauga utilities
This is where most Mississauga movers run into surprises. Read carefully, especially if you're coming from a city where the municipality handles utilities directly.
- Electricity (Alectra Utilities): Mississauga's electricity distributor is Alectra Utilities. The former Enersource Hydro Mississauga merged into Alectra in 2017, so if you last moved within Mississauga years ago, the company name has changed. Call 1-833-ALECTRA or visit alectrautilities.com to transfer or set up service. Request your move-out date for the old address at the same time.
- Natural gas (Enbridge Gas): Contact Enbridge at enbridge.com or 1-877-362-7434 to transfer your account or open a new one. If you're moving into a new build, confirm gas service is connected before you assume it's live.
- Water and wastewater (Region of Peel): Water service in Mississauga is managed by the Region of Peel, not the City. This surprises people who expect to deal with Mississauga City Hall. Contact Region of Peel at peelregion.ca or 905-791-7800 ext. 4715 to set up billing at your new address and close the account at your old one.
- Internet and phone: Book installation at your new address now; some providers need 2+ weeks for a technician visit, especially in newer condo buildings. Confirm the cancellation date at your old address to avoid being billed for overlap.
- Home insurance: Update or transfer your home insurance policy to your new address. Don't let the old policy lapse before the new one is in place.
1 week before move day
- Tote delivery from ToteMove arrives; confirm your delivery window and make sure someone is home or a safe drop-off spot has been arranged.
- Start packing room by room. Label every tote on the top and side with the destination room and general contents.
- Pack a "first night bag" separately and keep it with you, not in the truck: phone chargers, medications, toiletries, a change of clothes, basic kitchenware, coffee.
- Defrost your freezer 48 hours before move day; don't wait until the morning of.
- Walk through both homes and photograph their condition with timestamps. This matters for deposit disputes and insurance claims.
- Confirm your mover or truck booking, and re-confirm the time and address.
Move day
- Take meter readings at your old home before you leave: photograph electricity, gas, and water meters with a timestamp. Do the same at your new home when you arrive.
- Do a final walkthrough of your old home: closets, kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets, storage lockers, garage, backyard. Moves almost always leave something behind.
- Keep a few totes unpacked for last-minute finds during the walkthrough.
- Confirm with all utility providers that your old address is being closed effective today's date.
- Hand over keys, fobs, parking passes, and mailbox keys to the new owner or landlord.
First week in your new Mississauga home
- Waste collection schedule: Region of Peel provides green bin, blue box, grey box, and garbage pickup for Mississauga. Schedules vary by street; look yours up at peelregion.ca using the "What Goes Where" address search tool.
- MiWay transit: Mississauga's local bus network is MiWay. Download the MiWay app or visit mississauga.ca/miway to find your nearest routes and plan trips. The Mississauga Transitway runs east-west through the city and connects to the Hazel McCallion Line.
- Hazel McCallion Line (LRT): Mississauga's light rail line runs along the Hurontario corridor from Port Credit GO north through Mississauga City Centre. If you're living near Hurontario St, this is your fastest route downtown and to the GO stations.
- GO Transit: Mississauga has several GO stations including Port Credit, Clarkson, Cooksville, Erindale, Streetsville, Meadowvale, Lisgar, and Malton. Check gotransit.com for schedules and the Presto card for payment.
- Update your address with your family doctor, dentist, and pharmacy. If you need a new family doctor in Mississauga, register at Ontario Health Care Connect at ontario.ca/page/find-family-doctor.
- Update your children's emergency contact information at their new school in the first week of registration.
- If you have a vehicle, confirm your auto insurance shows the new address; your rate can change based on where the car is garaged.
- Schedule your ToteMove pickup once you're unpacked. Call or email to confirm the date; we collect from your new address at a time that works for you.
Frequently asked questions
Who provides water service in Mississauga: the City or the Region?
Region of Peel, not the City of Mississauga. Set up water billing at peelregion.ca or by calling 905-791-7800. Many people moving from other cities expect to deal with the city directly, but water and wastewater in Mississauga is a regional service administered by Peel.
What electricity provider serves Mississauga?
Alectra Utilities. The former Enersource Hydro Mississauga merged into Alectra in 2017. Set up or transfer service at alectrautilities.com or by calling 1-833-ALECTRA. If you're moving into a new build, confirm the connection is active at your specific address before move day; delays can happen in newer developments.
How long do I have to update my driver's licence address after moving in Ontario?
Ontario's Highway Traffic Act requires an address update within 6 days of moving. Book a ServiceOntario appointment and update both your licence and health card at the same visit. Find your nearest Mississauga location at serviceontario.ca; you can also book online to avoid wait times at busy locations.
Does Mississauga have green bin pickup?
Yes. Region of Peel provides green bin (organics), blue box (recyclables), grey box (glass), and garbage collection for Mississauga residents. The pickup schedule varies by street; search your address at peelregion.ca to confirm your collection days.
What transit options are available in Mississauga?
MiWay is Mississauga's local bus network (mississauga.ca/miway). The Hazel McCallion Line (LRT) runs the Hurontario corridor from Port Credit GO north through City Centre. GO Transit serves multiple Mississauga stations. All services use the Presto card for payment.